Huntington Rose Gardens and the Strawberry Rose Headdress

[aimeekitty]

Last weekend (and this one) I had to work, but I wanted to take a break and wear my new Strawberry Headdress and I wanted to see Huntington's rose garden. I'm really into roses and gardening lately, so I wanted to see their varieties. Usually plants that do well there, would do well where I am, too. So last Sunday I went to Huntington (these photos are from then). I want to go again ASAP.

This is me in some of the mixed beds near the Shakespeare garden. There were a ton of irises in bloom. I want to go back and spend more time with them and see what companion plants they have.


Huntington's rose garden is arranged based by rose class. They have a whole section of Hybrid Teas, another of modern English roses and another of antique old roses. (so a section of noisette, old tea, bourbon, moss... etc.)


Sophy's Rose


Crown Princess Margareta


Tamora




cl mme. Caroline Testout


Souvenir de Malmaison


not sure which Bourbon this is? Possibly 'Pierre de St.-Cyr'


This is my favorite chair in the camellia garden (that giant bush-tree behind me is a camellia!)


OUTFIT PIC:

OP, PARASOL and BRACELET: BTSSB
CARDIGAN: F21
HEADDRESS: Handmade
SHOES, NECKLACE and TIGHTS: offbrand
HALFWIG: PRISILA

Comments

[insomniel.livejournal.com]

I love that headdress. You look like a princess right out of a fairytale. And those rose gardens sound beautiful.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

aw man, thankyou. What a nice thing to say! X...D

They're lovely rose gardens... I feel very lucky to live near them.

[darth-teca.livejournal.com]

What a perfect outfit for such a beautiful garden! You look like you belong in a section yourself. XD <3

Man, I'm not usually one for Loli accessories, but that headdress is SO. CUTE.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

aw thankyou! GAH. XD
Yeah the headdress is totally over the top, but it's so silly and fun! :D

[kimber-rose.livejournal.com]

You look so pretty! I love that headdress- it looks amazing.

I think we just missed each other- I was there on Monday! ^_^

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

oh, that's so funny! :D

[neiresque.livejournal.com]

You look gorgeous!
I love your headdress SO MUCH.
You should think about doing comissions for them.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Aw thanks! I dunno if I'd have time,... but it would be fun! It was fun to make! I'd have to find some cheaper sources for some of the flowers and such.

[koyomi.livejournal.com]

the first picture is so lovely!! love the outfir and the hairpiece is really beautiful!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[amanda-mont.livejournal.com]

OMG you look like a princess! Your headdress is so totally gorgeous.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

aw man, thanks!

[smileysquid.livejournal.com]

the colors remind me of belle hehe

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Julie!

[starlollie.livejournal.com]

Aww you looks so pretty and spring like. :) The statues and benches are soo cool looking. I dont really know anything about flowers but they all look nice :)

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :D Huntington is really beautiful, I really like going there.

[tweedlekeys.livejournal.com]

Very pretty! The outfit is really well put together. All the pictures of you came out great.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[aprildrops.livejournal.com]

So beautiful! You look so elegant and I just adore that headdress!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[sakurae.livejournal.com]

Wah please lets go tomorrow XD

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

YES.

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

You look so perfect there amongst the roses. I just love that close up with your curly hair tumbling down the front - so pretty!

Can I say again how happy I am that I'll be so close to the Huntington when I move?

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

yaaay! Thanks so much! I'm really happy that you'll be able to enjoy it. It's so lovely. And they have different stuff year round. :) :)

[phavorianne.livejournal.com]

I LOVE the headpiece! Well, and the whole outfit, but particularly the headpiece. XD

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun making it!

[rosalius-belle.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[persoconchii.livejournal.com]

gorgeous!

much love to the cute lil polkadots on tights

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

haha, yeah, I like them too. :)

[lethalbanana.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous photos and outfit, I'm going to need to check that place out!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

thanks! It's beautiful, you should!

[supinternets.livejournal.com]

Too effin cute! I am in love with your outfit. It goes well with the scenery!

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[usagi13chan.livejournal.com]

So cute!!

One thing... when you said Huntington do you mean Huntington WV?

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

http://huntington.org/
Near Pasadena, CA

[vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com]

What great pictures! You look like some sort of flower princess. :)

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

wah, thanks! :D

[volleygurl2418.livejournal.com]

adorable!!!! :D

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[faerydragonet.livejournal.com]

We so need a gathering at the garden.

[strawrose.livejournal.com]

I wish I were at Hungtington Gardens during the spring. Your headdress is adorable.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

I do feel lucky to live near it. Thanks so much!

[alldreamsdie85.livejournal.com]

LOOOVE the headdress, and the OP! Lovely pictures of the flowers too! Thanks for sharing.

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I had a lot of fun making the headdress and the OP is one of my favorite BABY designs. Thanks a bunch!

[swtiepiepnai.livejournal.com]

OMG you are so pretty!! I love these photos... I feel like I'm looking into an enchanted world! xD And btw that handmade headdress is absolutely lovely ♥

[rosie-bri.livejournal.com]

You look very pretty, Aimee.